‘Mean Girls’ Star Daniel Franzese and Fiancé Call Off Engagement

Daniel Franzese and his fiancé, Joseph Bradley Phillips, have called off their engagement after three years together.

The “Mean Girls” star made announced the split on Instagram, saying, “Sometimes shooting stars shine so brightly that they burn out and now we must go separate ways, but I hope my path always crosses with his. Joseph Bradley Phillips and I have decided to part ways, break our engagement promise and continue on into the future as friends.”

He continued to say they cared so much for one another but “ignored things that were important to our individual personal growth.” It sounds like the breakup was some time ago, adding to the statement that they’ve “taken some time to heal before letting everyone know.”

The two got engaged in 2016 when the actor popped the question at Starbucks. They started dating one year prior.